Last Updated on March 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake
Eastern Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern | Boston Celtics | 79 | 57 | 22 | .722 | — | Red Auerbach | Won NBA Championship |
| Eastern | Philadelphia Warriors | 79 | 46 | 33 | .582 | 11.0 | Neil Johnston | Lost Division Finals |
| Eastern | Syracuse Nationals | 79 | 38 | 41 | .481 | 19.0 | Alex Hannum | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Eastern | New York Knicks | 79 | 21 | 58 | .266 | 36.0 | Carl Braun | Did not qualify |
Western Conference
| DIVISION | TEAM | GP | W | L | PCT | GB | COACH | PLAYOFF RESULT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western | St. Louis Hawks | 79 | 51 | 28 | .646 | — | Paul Seymour | Lost NBA Finals |
| Western | Los Angeles Lakers | 79 | 36 | 43 | .456 | 15.0 | Fred Schaus | Lost Division Finals |
| Western | Detroit Pistons | 79 | 34 | 45 | .430 | 17.0 | Dick McGuire | Lost Division Semifinals |
| Western | Cincinnati Royals | 79 | 33 | 46 | .418 | 18.0 | Tom Marshall | Did not qualify |